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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,118.67, 1,180,048.22 and 473,145.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,118.67, 1,180,048.22 and 473,145.45 is: 652,932.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,118.67 : 1,180,048.22 = 473,145.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,118.67/1,180,048.22 = 473,145.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,118.67x = 1,180,048.22 × 473,145.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,118.67x = 558,334,443,707.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,334,443,707.87/855,118.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,932.12

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